The Propaganda Archive

A project by Propagandopolis to create the internet’s largest archive of propaganda posters, postcards, pamphlets, stamps and other ephemera.

This archive is currently a work in progress. New content and features will be added over the coming months. If you would like to learn about or support the project, you can do so below:

Mannerheim

Finnish painting, ca. 1940-41

Text: NA. Year: ca. 1940-41. Publisher: NA. Artist: Aarno Karimo. Additional information: Finnish painting (ca. 1940-41) depicting Carl Gustaf Mannerheim, then commander-in-chief of the Finnish Defence Forces, with Finnish soldiers battling the Soviets. Painted between the Winter War and Continuation War. Mannerheim, a war hero, led the anti-Bolshevik Whites during the Finnish Civil War and…

April 1, 2024

Propagandopolis

Europe

1940, Aarno Karimo, Continuation War, Finland, Mannerheim, Painting, Winter War
Liberator of Finland (American stamp, 1960)

Text: Liberator of Finland. Year: 1960. Publisher: US Post Office. Artist: NA. Additional Information: Celebrates Finnish leader Gustaf Mannerheim. Issued as part of the Post Office’s ‘Champion of Liberty’ series.

June 22, 2023

Propagandopolis

North America, United States

1960, Mannerheim, Stamp, US Post Office, USA